A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Mr. Samuel Osawaru has been killed by suspected assassins.
Mr. Osawaru was assassinated at his residence in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on June 18, 2023.
Prior to the 2023 presidential election, Osawaru was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) before defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the election.
Being a grassroots politician, the late Osawaru’s defection was said to have irked members of his former party, hence his assassination is not unconnected with his defection.
A visit to the Osawaru’s residence at 20, Osazuwa Street, Benin City, the family of the deceased appealed to authorities while sobbing, “we are appealing to the authorities to bring those who are involved in the assassination to justice.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Edo State Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the assassination of Mr. Osawaru.
He assured that the command is working to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“We are on the trail of the perpetrators, with a view to bring them to book,” Nwabuzor said.